Testing & Commissioning, Do It Once, Do It Right!

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1 Testing & Commissioning, Do It Once, Do It Right!

2 Testing & Commissioning Procedures That Have Been Developed In-Line With International Requirements! Doing it right first time requires skill, experience and knowledge, all of which Forsspac have in-house. Since Forsspac launching its Testing & Commissioning department fifteen years ago, Forsspac have continually invested in best-practice systems of work that adhere to or surpass international standards. To this end, Forsspac has achieved ISO 9001: 2008 certification, which underpins all of its business activities. All of Forsspac s Testing & Commissoning procedures have been developed to meet the standards of NEBB (National Engineering Balancing Bureau) and BCXA (Building Commissioning Authority), working to their philosophy and standards. Physically witnessing tests is a core value for our business. We believe that, unless our highly skilled Testing & Commissioning team actually witness a test, the required documents can t be signed-off in good faith. By employing Forsspac as a professional services provider, the building owner gets the peace of mind that they are seeking, knowing all of the buildings systems will function as they were specified at the design stage. Our in-house stock of calibrated equipment is the envy of others and we are continually buying new equipment to further increase our operational capabilities. For some projects, and to conform to the building owners requirements, it may be necessary to re-calibrate our equipment to different standards or systems, e.g. NATA. Forsspac believes in continuous development particularly when it comes to applying new technologies. All of our international site based staff now use hand held tablet devices to capture site information, pictures, test results etc.. This enables the information recorded to be sent back to our highly experienced head office team who will then process and issue all final reports including the compiled O&M manuals. This significantly reduces the number of staff required on site thereby reducing overall service delivery costs without compromising on speed or quality. Through the process of discovery we make ourselves aware of, and respond to, project / country specific technical requirements.

3 The Quality Assurance Plan Defines the Cornerstones of the Quality Control System, Enabling the Goals & Requirements of the Project to be Achieved! Testing & Commissioning can be broken down into the following key process steps. Commissionability Study: This is the cornerstone for any good Testing & Commissioning project. It is conducted by our qualified and experienced staff using the available design information and owners requirements. The study looks for design, specification and installation issues that would cause problems during Testing & Commissioning or Testing, Adjusting & Balancing. It is also possible to predict which systems can be commissioned and balanced, but may still fail to meet the owners requirements. Commissioning Plan: Sets out what is to be done and when, it is in effect, a mini Project Management Plan. The Commissioning Plan is the bible for the works that need to be undertaken and defines all of the required workflows and resources required. Reference is made to the construction timing plan, required test packs and management oversight. Test Packs: These are set up at the start of the project and define all of the Testing & Commissioning or Testing, Adjusting & Balancing work that has to be undertaken. Each Test Pack requires an associated Method Statement to be agreed with the contractor carrying out the actual test. Progress is tracked in real time against each Test Pack, looking at state-of-sign-off for Test Pack set-up, pre-commissioning checks, actual test approvals and punch list actions. Weekly Management reports are issued for tracking purposes. Integrated System Turnover (ISTO): Our proprietary software system controls the commissioning plan and test packs thereby allowing us to track the progress of all aspects of the project. ISTO is linked to our proprietary document control systems to ensure that we do not miss any important communication either incoming or outgoing that is related to the project.

4 Forsspac s Engineers Verify that Method Statements are Correctly Applied, that Measuring Equipment is Calibrated and that Test Results are Coherent Witnessing: The protocol is that the contractor signs off the Test Pack and Method Statement and advises when the test is to be conducted. Forsspac s engineers attend the test on the date and time requested, verify that the Method Statement is being correctly applied, that the measurement equipment is appropriate and calibrated and that the test results are coherent. Forsspac s engineers then sign the test pack as witnessed with any observations being noted. Tablets are used to collect all site data for onward transmission to the ISTO team, via a cloud based information management system, for report production, progress control / reporting. Test Results Assessment: Test Packs that have been witnessed are returned to the senior engineers for assessment. This assessment looks at the results to see if they are consistent with the equipment specification and the projected operating point of the system. Any discrepancies are investigated. If there are no major issues then the Test Pack will be signed off, this may be with or without comments. If the Test Pack cannot be signed off it will be sent back to the contractor with a punch list. Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB): Is undertaken by the contractors to ensure that water and airflows are within specification to provide the correct level of comfort to the building s occupiers. Post Building Completion and Handover: Regular visits are made over a 9 month period to verify that systems are stable. This usually involves making additional measurements for verification purposes as required for example by LEED / BERDE. Operation & Maintenance Manuals (O&M): These are an essential part of Forsspac s work output and form the basis of the documentation required for staff training and on-going building operation. Forsspac s Commissioning Plan and ISTO system require the necessary documents to be collected progressively and complied into the O&M manual. By using this process the O&M manuals are completed as early as possible at the end of the project.

5 CASE STUDY: SM Aura, Global City, Manila (LEED project) Work started on this 234,892m 2 project in 2011, in-line with USGBC LEED requirements for the Commissioning Authority (Forsspac) to be involved before construction starts. The project was successfully concluded in Forsspac was employed directly by SM Prime as their representative on this project. Our scope included the Design Study (Commissionability Study) and covered both T&C and TAB witnessing. Forsspac are now leading the post completion phase, which includes Measurement & Verification which will come to a close during 2015.

6 CASE STUDY: Zueilig Building, Manila In 2009, Forsspac was appointed by Bridgebury Reality Corporation to be the third party Commissioning Authority on this 33 storey 80,000m 2 Zueilig project. The brief was to achieve the highest level of LEED certification possible.the scope of works included the Design Study (Commissionability Study) and covered both T&C and TAB management and witnessing. The post completion phase, which included Measurement & Verification, was also completed. This project was awarded the highest LEED certification of Platinum in 2014.

7 CASE STUDY: Solaire Casino / Hotel, Manila Sureste, part of the Bloomsbury Group, appointed Forsspac as the third party Testing & Commissioning Managers in Forsspac s role was to oversee the commissioning of this complex hotel and casino project. This project presented many technical challenges that had to be overcome within the time-line of the project. Forsspac s scope of works included the Commissionability Study and covered both T&C and TAB management and witnessing. A particular challenge on this project was the Management and Witnessing of the T&C activities during Phase 1a, Sky Hotel commmissioning, whilst ensuring no impact on the Phase 1 operations, Casino and Bay Hotel, which had previously been opened to the public.

8 CASE STUDY: City of Dreams, Manila In 2009, Forsspac was appointed by Belle Corporation to be the third party Commissioning Authority on this prestigious 102,400m2 project. Forsspac undertook a number of key roles on The City Of Dreams Casino Resort project which consists of 6 hotel towers, large general casino gaming floor, retail area, family fun facilities along with high class restaurants and other dining experiences. Forsspac's primary role was that of overall Testing and Commissioning Management responsible for ensuring that all contractors & suppliers carried out thier own T&C Responsibilities in accordance with the project specific standards, specifications and local authority requirements, verifying and signing off MEPF works as fully commissioned and ready for handover. During the project Forsspac collated all the necessary documentation / as-built information into the final Operation and Maintenance Manual that they then handed over to the client upon completion of works. Soon after starting work on the project Forsspac's services were extended to include 3rd party QA/QC for all of the installed MEPF services; Design and development of the HVAC and extractions systems for the main kitchen facilities; Design and development of the site wide temporary electrical systems for use by the contractors.

9 Al Dana, Dubai Don t Just Take Our Word For It, See What Our Clients Think The Aura is located in Fort Bonifacio, at the corner of 26th Ave. and the C-5 Ring-Road. It is within close proximity to the Makati CBD and Manila airport. The project consists of a 199,600m 2 mall and 50,300m 2 office tower. Forsspac are adept in understanding our local policies, making it easier to work with them. Forsspac have delivered each project with a quality of practice and integrity and it is in my utmost regard to recommend them for projects requiring equipment and systems testing and commissioning. Arch. Timothy Albert A. Go RDM Premier 3 & 4 SM Retail Inc. We would like to express our appreciation for the quality and promptness of the services you have provided to our Company to date. From submission of proposals to on-site implementations, specifically on the TAB works that Forsspac have undertaken on our projects. It is good to know that a professional and independent TAB company is present in the Philippines. Any dealings E. E. Black have had with Forsspac have been handled in a professional manner. It has been a pleasure working with you. joel D. Pascual Section Head - M&E Services E. E. Black Ltd WTA chose Forsspac to design a fully integrated MEPF system for our BPO Project. Even from the project inception, the courtesy and professionalism of their marketing team is highly commendable. More importantly, their Project Engineers, who are well versed in delivering their engineering concepts, made our client presentation effortless. Forsspac provided consistent and proficient work and quality service in the prescribed time. Collaborating with Forsspac, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm, made our work process more efficient. William T. Ti. Jr. Principal Architect WTA Architecture & Design Studio

10 Radisson Blu, Cebu Professional, dedicated, solution providers, cost aware on behalf of owner, always deliver. These are just some of the attributes I can endorse for the management and engineering teams at Forsspac. MEPF Design consultancy specialists and Testing and Commissioning professional engineering teams continue working with us on high end complex projects here in the Philippines. I can recommend the Forsspac group for any project, big or small here in the Philippines. They will be a valued addition to any team of consultants. Cecilia Ravelas Project Director D consult International Incorporated Working with the Forsspac management group, and their engineers on site is a pleasure. They are dedicated, professional and resolve technical engineering issues as they arise quickly and cost effectively. We are continuing with their services as we progress forward on the completion of the Midas Hotel renovation. I can recommend their services for any project. Jasmin Recinto Operations Manager Sunwest Group of Companies/Midas Hotel Our quest for LEED Certification required us to use an independent Testing and Commissioning Management Specialist. We engaged Forsspac s T&C Management Team at the very start of the planning and design stage of the project. We appreciate the active participation of Forsspac s T&C Team in ensuring that the T&C program was executed on time, and that all results conformed to the design parameters. The completion of the T&C program and its documentation, plus the training of our technicians, gave us the confidence that we had a building that, is not only beautiful, but will operate smoothly and efficiently for a long time. Michael Leo T. Luna CFO/Treasurer Zuellig Building

11 Contact Us Today for More Information or to Arrange a No Obligation Site Survey Philippines Office: 2/F Prince Building, 117 Rada Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Philippines 1229 Tel: Fax: info@forsspac.com Skype: forsspac Hong Kong Office: Room 2303, 23/F 69 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Tel: rob@forsspac.com / keith@forsspac.com Skype: robertthoburn1 / keith Forsspac is a trading name of eight Pacific Corporation